6. Precautions, Limitations and
Warnings
The qLabs
vitro diagnostics use only. Before using this system to test
PT and INR, take special note of CAUTIONS throughout this
User's Manual.
6.1 Care of Your qLabs
• The qLabs
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handled with care. Dropping or other mishandling may cause
malfunction of the qLabs
• The qLabs
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or a secure container.
• DO NOT spill any liquid on the qLabs
occur, immediately contact your local distributor from Micropoint
Biotechnologies Co., Ltd.
• DO NOT store the qLabs
40 ºC.
• DO NOT use the qLabs
strips not provided by Micropoint Biotechnologies Co., Ltd.
6.2 Patient Health Status
Current patient health status may cause inaccurate or unexpected test
results. It is important to take certain health factors into consideration
when interpreting the test results and deciding on a course of action for
your patients. Failure to do so may lead to an incorrect interpretation of
the PT-INR result.
Self-testing users should discuss their test results with their health care
provider.
6.3 Performing a Test
• The qLabs
®
is free of vibration. Testing on an uneven or unstable surface may
cause inaccurate results. DO NOT hold the qLabs
your hands during the testing.
• The blood sample must be applied to the test strip immediately
after collection. Otherwise, the blood sample may begin clotting,
PT-INR monitoring system is intended for in
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ElectroMeter
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ElectroMeter is a delicate instrument and should be
ElectroMeter.
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ElectroMeter should be transported in a carrying case
ElectroMeter below -10 ºC or above
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ElectroMeter for any other types of test
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ElectroMeter should be operated on a level surface that
ElectroMeter. If this should
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ElectroMeter in
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